City Council

Minutes of the Finance Meeting Troy City Council May 10, 2017 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Council President Mantello Pledge of Allegiance – Council President Mantello Roll Call: Council Member Gulli, Council Member McGrath, Council Member Bodnar, Council Member Doherty, Council Member Kopka, Council Member Donohue, Council Member Sullivan-Teta, Council Member Ashe-McPherson and Council President Mantello. Also in attendance Deputy Mayor Kurzejeski, Corporation Counsel Caruso and three members of the public. Three representatives of Mobilitie LLC addressed the Council with a presentation and question and answer session. Mobilitie gave an overview of some of their clients. They explained that Sprint is their client for the City of Troy and that this project is to increase service connectivity and expansion of data services. They stated their objective is 100% coverage and 4G LTE, 5G ready. Mobilitie reviewed the timeline with the City of Troy that started in February 2016 to May 2017. Council President Mantello asked to review each pole location. It was noted that there are now seventeen locations as one location (451 Broadway) will be on the RPI Campus. Council President Mantello expressed her concern for the pole at 1310 Hutton Street (near the Notty Pine) she requested that this pole be removed. Deputy Mayor Kurzejeski said they would look at alternatives. Council member McGrath questioned why Mobilitie would not go through the administration and go to another title. Counsel for Mobilitie stated in their view they followed the process. Mobilitie stated the initial term of the contract is for five years with an option to renew. Counsel for Mobilitie referred to Section 4, page 5 of the agreement. Mobilitie representative Danielle proceeded to the fee structure which states total revenue for year one is $35,000 (includes a onetime administrative fee) and $32,500 for year two. Council member Gulli asked if the City could get a 3% escalation if Mobilitie adds more vendors to the poles. Mobilitie replied they can only add one more vendor. Council member then stated he would like to see the flat fee plus 5%. Counsel for Mobilitie stated there is a reopener but this is what we negotiated. Council President Mantello stated the Council will re- look at the contract and suggested other Council members reach out to Corporation Counsel with any suggested amendments. Council member Doherty asked when this resolution will go back on the agenda and Council President Mantello responded she hoped to get it on the May Finance agenda for a vote at the June Regular meeting. Adjournment: Motion to Adjourn McGrath, 2nd Bodnar Meeting adjourned 7:32 pm An audio recording of this meeting is on file in the Clerk’s Office Patti O’Brien City Clerk